18 Questions
What is the benefit of using herbicide-tolerant crops for farmers?
Reduced labor and fuel use
What is the main purpose of developing the Rainbow papaya?
To make the papaya resistant to the ringspot virus
What is the current status of the GMO eggplant in Bangladesh?
It has been slowly released to farmers since 2014
What is the goal of USAID's work with partner countries in Africa and elsewhere?
To develop GMO crops for staple crops
What has been found to be true about animal products from animals fed GMO crops?
They are equally nutritious and safe as traditional varieties
What is a benefit of using GMO crops for pest resistance?
Less exposure to pesticides
What is the primary goal of research on farm animal feed?
To improve the nutritional quality of the feed
What is the main advantage of Bt cotton?
Resistance to bollworms
What is the primary trait of GE maize mentioned in the text?
Resistance to rootworm and European corn borer
What is the name of the GE papaya available commercially in the USA?
Rainbow
What is the main trait of GE squash mentioned in the text?
Resistance to watermelon mosaic virus
What is the estimated number of people who go hungry every day according to the United Nations World Food Program?
900 million
What is one of the advantages of GMO crops in farming?
Less competition between crop and weeds
What is the environmental impact of GMO crops that are resistant to insect damage?
Farmers can apply fewer spray pesticides to protect the crops
What is one of the benefits of GMO crops that are tolerant to herbicides?
Farmers can control weeds without damaging the crops
What is the economic impact of GMO crops on farmers in China?
Farmers have increased their income by millions of dollars due to GMO crops
What is one of the benefits of GMO crops in terms of food quality?
GMO crops lead to more efficient food processing
What is the current status of GMO crops in the world?
GMO crops are grown in 26 countries around the world
Learn about the benefits of genetic engineering in agriculture, including the use of herbicide-tolerant crops, no-till planting, and disease prevention. Discover how GMOs can positively impact the economy and environment.
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